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Off market may 2024 for $485K

$498,514

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,866/mo

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2,444

sq ft

78 Short Branch Rd, Stafford, VA 22556

About this home

No Rent Back Needed: Albert Einstein once eloquently remarked, "Show me a house where the grass is green, and you will know of a homeowner who takes pride in their home. " This sentiment perfectly encapsulates the essence of 78 Short Branch Rd, Stafford, VA—a testament to pride and meticulous care. Spanning over 2,400 finished sqft, this stunning 2010 end-unit townhouse, with its striking brick facade, invites you into a space where every detail is crafted for comfort and style. This residence boasts three generously-sized, genuine bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a convenient half-bathroom, a one-car garage, a sprawling basement, and a fully fenced backyard complemented by a spacious deck, ideal for relaxation or entertaining. The open floor plan seamlessly integrates the main living spaces, while the tiled flooring of the finished walkout basement, hardwood floors on the main level, and plush carpeting upstairs create a canvas of textures and warmth—ensuring that no one steps onto a cold floor in the morning. As an end unit, the home is bathed in abundant natural light—so much so that only a vampire could resist its charm! But there's more than just a fantastic home on offer. Located in a vibrant community, this property puts you within walking distance to Lowes, Target, Kohls, Home Goods, grocery stores, Five Guys, and much more. Working at Quantico? You’re so close you could walk. Love easy access to I-95? It’s practically at your doorstep. 78 Short Branch Rd is not just an amazing place to live; it's a lifestyle upgrade waiting to happen. Life’s unforeseen circumstances mean this incredible home must be sold, but for the lucky new owners, it will be a joyous new chapter. Don’t miss out—come and see for yourself why you'll be thrilled to call this place home.

TownhomeProperty Type

2010Year Built

4,791 sq ftLot Size

$204Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Brian G Mason • Signature Move Real Estate

•202-858-1101 (broker)

•will.wiard@sideinc.com (broker)

Bought with Yousuf Choudhry • Golden Key Realty, LLC

•703-910-7073 (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #VAST2028188

Redfin Estimate

$498,514

$14K since sold in May 2024$3,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 1.9% lower than the average sale price ($508K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$518,000
A
3 beds3 baths2,273 sq ft
12 Short Branch Rd, Stafford, VA 22556
SOLD APR 1, 2026
$505,000
B
3 beds3 baths2,400 sq ft
81 Hunting Creek Ln, Stafford, VA 22556
SOLD MAR 19, 2026
$510,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,476 sq ft
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SOLD MAY 12, 2026
$522,000
D
3 beds3 baths2,130 sq ft
15 Hunting Creek Ln, Stafford, VA 22556
SOLD SEP 15, 2026
$500,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,574 sq ft
44 Hunting Creek Ln, Stafford, VA 22556
SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$495,000
F
3 beds3.5 baths2,511 sq ft
18 Niday Dr, Stafford, VA 22556

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Market trends in 22556, VA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.4%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$563K

$15K MoM

Avg. days on market

38d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

112

2 MoM

New listings for sale

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Stafford, VA 22556
(703) 533-8660
3D WALKTHROUGH
$859,900
5 beds3.5 baths4,144 sq ft
8 Wilderness Ct, Stafford, VA 22556
(703) 491-9570
3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,024,900
5 beds3.5 baths4,555 sq ft
6 Helm Ct, Stafford, VA 22556
(571) 386-1075
$625,000
4 beds3.5 baths2,600 sq ft
75 Hillcrest Dr, Stafford, VA 22556
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OPEN TODAY, 4:30PM TO 6:30PM
$1,025,000
5 beds4.5 baths5,404 sq ft
18 Maidenhair Way, Stafford, VA 22556
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OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 1:30PM
$519,900
3 beds2.5 baths1,890 sq ft
40 Thornberry Ln, Stafford, VA 22556
(877) 366-2213
FOR SALE BY OWNER
$629,000
4 beds3 baths1,138 sq ft
17 Rose Hill Farm Dr, Stafford, VA 22556
$498,500
4 beds2.5 baths2,064 sq ft
56 Bertram Blvd, Stafford, VA 22556
(804) 359-9200
COMING SOON
$399,900
3 beds2 baths1,196 sq ft
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Sale history for 78 Short Branch Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Jun 7, 2024

Sold

$495,000

$203/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #VAST2028188

May 31, 2024

Sold

$485,000

$198/sq ft

Apr 23, 2024

Pending

—

Apr 17, 2024

Relisted

—

Apr 16, 2024

Listing Removed

—

Apr 11, 2024

Listed

$495,000

$203/sq ft

Apr 10, 2024

Price Changed

$495,000

$203/sq ft

Mar 28, 2024

Coming Soon

$525,000

$215/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #VAST231996

Jun 14, 2021

Sold

$402,100

$165/sq ft

May 10, 2021

Pending

—

May 7, 2021

Listed

$380,000

$155/sq ft

+41

Showings will start Friday, 7 May at 430pm! Gorgeous end unit townhome in Woodstream! Live close to major highways, walk to the farmers market and local stores!! This great home features 3 finished levels, 3 bdrms, 2.5 baths, HW flooring, fireplace, gourmet kitchen and modern touches throughout! Enjoy the newly fenced in rear yard complete with a deck and patio! On the main level you will enjoy having not one but two living spaces! The fireplace side makes the perfect cozy spot to curl up and read a book or perhaps an elegant dining room area with the ambiance of a fire burning during dinner!:) The bedroom level features a large primary bedroom with spa like en-suite bathroom and a great walk in closet! 2 additional bedrooms, hallway full bath and linen closet finish out the space. A huge finished lower level with ceramic tile flooring is the perfect space for lounging out or working from home! Don't delay seeing this beauty!

BRIGHT MLS #VAST215118

Nov 7, 2019

Sold

$335,000

$137/sq ft

Sep 29, 2019

Pending

—

Sep 18, 2019

Listed

$335,000

$137/sq ft

+34

Beautiful end unit townhome in Woodstream! This brick front townhome has a one car garage and a driveway that can hold 2 cars. You will enter the home on the lower level where you will enjoy a spacious rec room waiting for you to bring your games or if you prefer create your own family/movie room! Take the stairs to the second level where you will find gorgeous wood floors throughout this level. There is a large living room with windows across the front of the home. You will love cooking in the kitchen where you will find beautiful granite countertops, gas range and black and stainless appliances! Off the kitchen you will enjoy relaxing the in the sun/family room which has a door that leads to deck. At the end of the day, retreat to the upper level of this home where you will find the spacious master suite. The master suite has a vaulted ceiling, large sitting area and walk-in closet. After a long day, you will enjoy relaxing in the soaking tub in the master suite! Woodstream community is a great place to live with pool, tot lots and community center! The community entrance is located across from the commuter lot where you will enjoy the Farmers Market on Sundays! You are also within walking distance to shopping and dining!

Public Records

Jan 20, 2010

Sold

$397,600

$163/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,388 (+9.9%)

$130,000 + $317,100

$447,100

2025

$3,991 (+24.8%)

$120,000 + $306,100

$426,100

2022

$3,198 (+4.5%)

$105,000 + $271,200

$376,200

2021

$3,059

$75,000 + $240,400

$315,400

2020

$3,059 (−0.3%)

$75,000 + $240,400

$315,400

2019

$3,069 (+2.0%)

$75,000 + $228,900

$303,900

2018

$3,009 (+9.5%)

$75,000 + $228,900

$303,900

2017

$2,748

$75,000 + $202,600

$277,600

2016

$2,748 (−6.8%)

$75,000 + $202,600

$277,600

2015

$2,948

$75,000 + $214,300

$289,300

2014

$2,947 (−0.7%)

$75,000 + $214,300

$289,300

2013

$2,968

$75,000 + $214,300

$289,300

2012

$2,968 (+259.8%)

$75,000 + $202,400

$277,400

2010

$825

$75,000 + $211,200

$286,200

Tax history for 78 Short Branch Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,388 (+9.9%)

$130,000 + $317,100

$447,100

2025

$3,991 (+24.8%)

$120,000 + $306,100

$426,100

2022

$3,198 (+4.5%)

$105,000 + $271,200

$376,200

2021

$3,059

$75,000 + $240,400

$315,400

2020

$3,059 (−0.3%)

$75,000 + $240,400

$315,400

2019

$3,069 (+2.0%)

$75,000 + $228,900

$303,900

2018

$3,009 (+9.5%)

$75,000 + $228,900

$303,900

2017

$2,748

$75,000 + $202,600

$277,600

2016

$2,748 (−6.8%)

$75,000 + $202,600

$277,600

2015

$2,948

$75,000 + $214,300

$289,300

2014

$2,947 (−0.7%)

$75,000 + $214,300

$289,300

2013

$2,968

$75,000 + $214,300

$289,300

2012

$2,968 (+259.8%)

$75,000 + $202,400

$277,400

2010

$825

$75,000 + $211,200

$286,200

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,635 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,382

Year built

2010

Style

Townhouse

County

Stafford County

APN

21Z 2A 376

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.

Urban Residentialâ€”Medium Density District

The purpose of the R-2 district is to provide areas of medium-intensity residential uses designed and intended to be primarily characterized by townhouses, duplexes and single-family homes. Such districts are to be located near centers of urban concentrations, only where approved water and sewerage are available and where transportation systems are adequate.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Public service
Educational/school
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Basement Garage, Inside Access
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 5
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
Off Street - # of Spaces: 2
Concrete Driveway
Attached Garage, Driveway, Off Street

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Stove, Dryer - Front Loading, Washer - Front Loading
Flooring Type: Carpet, Wood, Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Carpet, CeilngFan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Soaking Tub, Stall Shower, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Wall & Ceiling Types: Dry Wall

Room Information
Laundry Type: Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace - Glass Doors, Screen, Gas/Propane

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Basement Finished Percent: 97.00

Exterior

Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 680
Irrigation Water Rights
Improvement Assessed Value: $306,100
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Slab
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
Window Features: Double Pane

Exterior Information
Bump-outs, Gutter System
Fencing: Privacy, Wood

Pool Information
Community Pool Features: Fenced
Community Pool

Lot Information
Lot Features: Backs - Open Common Area, Corner
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $120,000

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,798
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 34
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft.: 646
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $426,100
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Annual Amount: $3,198

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023

Lease Information
Lease Considered: No

Utilities

Utilities Information
Fiber Optic
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Natural Gas Available, Water Available, Sewer Available, Electric Available
Water Source: Public
Municipal Trash: No

Location

Homeowners Association Information
HOA/Condo/Coop Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Snow Removal, Trash
HOA/Condo/Coop Amenities: Pool - Outdoor, Basketball Courts, Tot Lots/Playground
HOA Fee: $82
HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly

School Information
School District Name: STAFFORD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent

Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: Head southwest on 21st St. Go for 0.3 mi. Then 0.3 miles Turn right onto Gunston Rd. Go for 0.7 mi. Then 0.7 miles Turn left onto Pohick Rd. Go for 1.3 mi. Then 1.3 miles Turn left onto Richmond Hwy (US-1 S). Go for 7.7 mi. Then 7.7 miles Turn right onto Prince William Pkwy toward I-95/VA-294. Go for 1.4 mi. Then 1.4 miles Turn left and take ramp onto I-95 S toward Richmond. Go for 14.9 mi. Then 14.9 miles Take exit 143B onto VA-610 W (Garrisonville Rd). Go for 0.6 mi. Then 0.6 miles Turn right onto Staffordboro Blvd. Go for 0.3 mi. Then 0.3 miles Turn right onto Woodstream Blvd. Go for 0.4 mi. Then 0.4 miles Take the 2nd exit from roundabout onto Woodstream Blvd. Go for 0.2 mi. Then 0.2 miles Turn right onto Herring Creek Ln. Go for 351 ft. Then 0.07 miles 78 Short Branch Rd Stafford, VA 22556-4635
Location Type: Corner Lot/Unit

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,382
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,635 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 2010
Year Renovated: —
County: Stafford County
APN: 21Z 2A 376

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026

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Schools

Anne E. Moncure Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

3/10

Shirley C. Heim Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi

3/10

North Stafford High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

8/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 105° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

17% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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$474,000 – $574,000

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
74 Short Branch Road, Stafford, VA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1598 Sq. Ft.	$424,291
76 Short Branch Road, Stafford, VA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1694 Sq. Ft.	$404,630

Address	Redfin Estimate
72 Short Branch Road, Stafford, VA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2102 Sq. Ft.	$439,102
70 Short Branch Road, Stafford, VA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2388 Sq. Ft.	$443,337

Address	Redfin Estimate
62 Short Branch Road, Stafford, VA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2285 Sq. Ft.	$474,477
68 Short Branch Road, Stafford, VA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2162 Sq. Ft.	$477,383

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